Do I Need A Custom Midface Implant?

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello I am interested in an operation before fall. I just don’t know which one because of my limited knowledge. I would like my side profile to be less “flat” and maybe my nose to be sharper as I think it is flat aswell. My cheekbone and under eye support is also very minimal. Please let me know which procedure I would benefit from so I can do my research before a full consultation.

A:With a flatter midface the discussion is whether infraorbital-malar augmentation would be sufficient or whether it should include the entire midface. (see attached image) Either approach requires a custom implant design to do so.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon